How much discredit historical and otherwise an institution can bear without folding?
2007-04-15 05:59:13 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Hopefully soon. It is sad, and difficult, to see otherwise intelligent human beings being brainwashed into believing a fairy-tale.
The 'kid-touching' stuff hasn't helped them either.
2007-04-15 06:03:50 · answer #1 · answered by Skyhawk 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think the modern church is definately declining, however, there is a growing movement, especially among younger people that is starting to take hold. Right now it's being labeled the "emergant church." This movement takes a more intellectual, tolerant, and accepting view of the world around us than the modern (and middieval) churches that dominate the current Christian community. The main message of this movement is that Christ's most important message was that of love. So, in return we must LOVE everyone around us, it is not for us to decide who enters into heaven, that is for God and God alone to decide.
I believe what is happening now is an echo of what happened during the rennaiscance. I think the modern church is symbollically on the verge of a "post-modern protestant reformation."
2007-04-15 13:31:38 · answer #2 · answered by Aaron H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a chance. The world is a much bigger place than America or the UK. People are coming to the Lord in their thousands the whole world over and every day. I live in the UK and even here, the Church is growing on a massive scale. What we are seeing is decreasing numbers in establishment churches and a growth in truly born again believing churches.
2007-04-15 13:07:04 · answer #3 · answered by lix 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No.
There is a growing evangelical Christian movement in the United States: Christian colleges and universities are seeing greater enrollment than ever, 25% of the electorate are white, evangelical Christians, and many more people now seek salvation through megachurches and through Christian rock music aimed at the youth.
2007-04-15 13:03:41 · answer #4 · answered by Emily 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Christianity was brought in by Jesus Christ.
Only a person who is completely ignorant of that fact would suggest that its going anywhere. Christianity will remain strong and alive even past the return of Christ.
Do you think anyone has the power to stop it?
2007-04-15 13:06:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Christ is King of an everlasting Spiritual Kingdom. In Daniel it is prophesied that His Kingdom will overcome all other Kingdoms of the Babylon Idol vision.
So, Jesus Christ has an everlasting Kingdom, & the only things going into remission is our sins. Jesus said, "Drink of this fruit of the vine, this is my blood that is shed for the remission of the sins of many.".
2007-04-15 13:10:11 · answer #6 · answered by t_a_m_i_l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religion may go into remission, but not Christianity. Christ died and arose and that is history that cannot change. The athiests can't change it. Miracles did happen, God is REAL!!!!!!!!The Bible foretold what would happen, did happen and will happen.So, if you want to know what will happen, read and study the Bible to find out.
2007-04-15 14:05:06 · answer #7 · answered by KaeMae 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Highly doubtful. Rather, it seems to be gaining momentum, 'cause apparently the end of days is upon us. Find the Lord and save yourselves, THE SKY IS FALLING, THE SKY IS FALLING!!!! Pfffft...utter nonsense.
2007-04-15 13:03:59 · answer #8 · answered by Pontius 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No way ,if it was not as strong as ever, why would some people be trying to get it out of schools and out of sight if they were not afraid of it .Me thinks tho protests to much .
Have a hug :)
2007-04-15 13:06:10 · answer #9 · answered by Elaine814 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's hoping! Actually its a bit like Coke and Pepsi, the established religions are in an oligarchy, its very difficult for new ones to break in.
2007-04-15 13:02:26 · answer #10 · answered by fourmorebeers 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋